Penalty Phase (1986)
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Tony Richardson, who in his days of prominence directed the Oscar-winning Tom Jones (1963), demonstrated in 1986's Penalty Phase that the intervening years did not dim his talent in the least. Peter Strauss stars as a liberal judge, in the midst of a re-election campaign. Strauss has been under… More Tony Richardson, who in his days of prominence directed the Oscar-winning Tom Jones (1963), demonstrated in 1986's Penalty Phase that the intervening years did not dim his talent in the least. Peter Strauss stars as a liberal judge, in the midst of a re-election campaign. Strauss has been under fire from his enemies for being too soft on criminals. He intends to prove otherwise while presiding over the case of a vicious mass murderer and rapist (Richard Chaves). Shortly after a guilty verdict is reached, Strauss is tipped off anonymously that the defendant right's may have been violated during interrogation. While the jury enters "the penalty phase" wherein they must decide on proper punishment, Strauss undergoes a profound moral dilemma: Should he honor the letter of the law, thereby incurring public wrath and losing all hopes for being re-elected? Scripted by former lawyer Gail Patrick Hickman, the made-for-TV Penalty Phase was originally telecast November 18, 1986. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Tony Richardson
- Genres
- Drama
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Cast
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Jonelle Allen
as Susan Jansen
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Karen Austin
as Julie
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Jane Badler
as Katie Pinter
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Richard Bright
as Judge Von Karman
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Ron Campbell
as Chris
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Richard Chaves
as Nolan Esherman
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Melissa Gilbert
as Leah Furman
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Michelle Guthrie
as Miss Levine
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John Harkins
as Mr. Hunter
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Rossie Harris
as Zach Hoffman
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Art La Fleur
as Pete Pavlovich
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Millie Perkins
as Nancy Faulkner
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Stacey Pickren
as Clair Turnley
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Mitchell Ryan
as Judge Donald Faulkner
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Peter Strauss
as Judge Kenneth Hoffman
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Mark Allen
as Gil
